Rein-holder



J. JENSEN. REIN HOLDER.

(No Model.)

Patented Sept. 2 1893.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JENS JENSEN,OF JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN.

RElN-HOLDER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 505,528, dated September 26, 1893.

Application filed May 27, 1893. Serial No. 475,769. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, J ENs JENSEN, of Janesville, in the county of Rock and State of Wisconsin, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Rein-Holders, of which the following is a description, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, which are a part of this specification.

Myinvention has relation to improvements in rein holders, adapted for attachment to vehicles of various kinds, but more particularly, in the form shown in the drawings, adaptable for lumber wagons. The object had in view is to provide a device having the least possible number of parts, yet thoroughly efficient in its operation, said parts being capable of adjustment together with but the slightest difliculty and one of said parts constructed, also, to form a convenient socket for the whip.

The invention consists in certain novel details of construction and combinations and arrangements of parts to be hereinafter more fully described.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, Figure 1, is an edge view of the complete device, and Fig. 2, is a side elevation or face view thereof. 1

Like numerals of reference denote like parts in both figures of the drawings.

In the embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings, a plate lris provided, which forms the means of attaching to a convenient portion of the vehicle to which the invention is applied. In the employment of the device in connection with, a lumber wagomthe plate is preferably formed with an angular arm or clip 2, which forms a clasp, a bolt 3 firmly securing the clasp to the wagon. When used in connection with other forms of vehicle, however, if desired the angular arm or clip may be omitted, and the plate 1 secured directly to the dashboard, or other suitable part of the vehicle.

Medially upon the outer face of plate 1 is arranged a laterally-extendin g lug 4., and from this lug extends a rib 5,continuing to the upper end of the plate. Near the lower end of the plate is provided a smaller lug 6, and intermediate this lug and the first-named lug is provided a hook 7.

The other member of the improved rein holder may be described as being of the form of a double curve, the upper curved portion being indicated by the numeral 8, and the lower longer curved portion by the numeral 9. Both of these sections are curved longitudinally and transversely, the latter curvature giving them a cup-shaped or hollowed out form. At the medial bulged point, where the ends of the curves meet, the two sides are united by a transverse curved band 10, which forms the loop for the insertion of the whip, and holds said whip to place. Owing to the curvature of'the lower portion 9, the lower end thereof is brought beneath,and in line with the loop, whereby, when the whip is inserted through the loop, its butt will be caught and held by said lower end of the part 9. Upon the inner face of the upper curved section 8 are formed two lugs 11, 11 which straddle the lug 40f plate 1. An inclined rib 12 extends from the lugs 11, 11 to the upper end of the section, said rib adapted, normally, to bear at its upper edge against the rib 5, a slight space being left between the two ribs below the point of contact by reason of the inclination. On the inner face of lower section 9, at a point corresponding to the location of lug 6 upon plate 1, is a socket 13, the rim of said socket beip g cut away or recessed slightly at the point 14. Also extending inward from section 9, above the socket 13, are two ears or lugs 15, 1 5 which are connected by a transverse pin 16, said pin adapted to be passed under the hook 7, as clearly shown in Fig. 1. A coiled spring 17, at one end, surrounds the small lug 6, and at its other end fits in the socket 18.

In order to secure the reins, all that is necessary is to press upon the lower end of the section 9, in order to turn the same on its pivot pin 16, and throw the upper part 8 out laterally. The lines are now passed between the ribs 5 and 12, and the pivoted part of the holder allowed to return to its normal posi tion, whereby the reins are firmly clamped and held secure. By reason of the inclina tion of rib 12, whereby a contact is made between the upper end of the same and the up per end of rib 5, it will be impossible for the reins to work out of their secured position. The lug 4 also prevents the reins from working down too far, and has an additional function, in connection with the lugs 11, 11, in preventing sidewise movement of the pivoted member of the holder.

One of the greatest advantages of my device is the readiness with which the two parts may be adjusted together. To accomplish this, the pivot pin 16 is first passed beneath the hook 7, and the lugs 11,11 made to straddle lug 4. All that now remains to be done is to adjust spring 17 to place, the end thereof which fits the socket being more readily inserted by reason of the cut-away or recessed portion 14.

It will be noticed that a recess 18 is formed between the lugs 11, 11, and the edge of this recess bears upon, and is supported by, the lug 4. In view of this arrangement, it is impossible for the pivoted member of the holder to drop out of place, or to be withdrawn from its adjustment to the plate 1.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Pat- 7 reins between its inner edge and the opposing ent. is-

1; The combination, with a plate adapted to be secured to a vehicle, said plate provided near one end with a laterally-extending lug, and near the opposite end with a hook, of a spring-pressed arm having a transverse pin engaged by the hook, and also provided with a groove to receive the lug of the plate, the reins adapted to be passed between the plate and the arm, above the lug, substantially as i set forth.

2. The combination, with a plate adapted to be secured to a vehicle, said plate provided near one end with a laterally-extending lug,

and near the opposite end with a hook, of a spring-pressed arm having a transverse pin engaged by the hook, and also provided with a groove to receive the lug, and with lugs on each side of the groove, said latterlugs straddling the lug of the plate, to prevent sidewise movement of the pivoted spring-pressed arm, substantially as set forth.

3. The combination, with a plate adapted to be secured to a vehicle, of a spring-pressed cup-shaped arm pivoted to the plate, and adapted to confine the reins between its inner face and the opposing face of the plate, said arm provided with a medial bulge, the sides formed by the cup-shaped contour of the arm having their edges, at the bulged portion, united by a curved band or strap, and the lower portion of the arm curved outward, so as to bring its lower end in an approximate line with the loop, whereby, when a whip is inserted through the loop, its butt will be supported by the curved end of the arm, substantially as set forth.

4. The combination, of a plate adapted to be secured toa vehicle, said plateprovided with a lug and a hook, an arm adapted to confine the face of the plate, said arm provided with a groove adapted to receive the lug of the plate and with side lugs bearing against opposite sides of said lug of the plate, the arm also pro vided with inward-extending ears united by a transverse pin adapted to fit under the hook of the plate, and a coiled spring fitting between the plate and arm and received in a socket provided in said arm, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two Witnesses.

A. E. SHUMWAY, SAMUEL BLooM. 

